# Pi-hole and AdGuard Home Chained DNS

This directory contains the `docker-compose.yml` for running a chained DNS setup with Pi-hole and AdGuard Home. Both services utilize `network_mode: host`, making this stack suitable for standalone deployment on a dedicated host.

## Running with Podman Compose

To run this stack using `podman-compose`:

1.  Navigate to this directory:
    ```bash
    cd optimized/standalone/Pihole_Adguard
    ```
2.  Ensure you have replaced placeholder values like `WEBPASSWORD` with your actual secure password.
3.  Ensure the necessary host directories for volumes (`pihole_etc`, `pihole_dnsmasq`, `adguard_conf`, `adguard_work`, `adguard_certs`) exist or create them.
4.  Start the services:
    ```bash
    podman-compose up -d
    ```

## Notes

*   This setup provides advanced DNS features, including ad-blocking (Pi-hole) and encrypted DNS (AdGuard Home).
*   `network_mode: host` is crucial for both services to integrate seamlessly with your host's network and act as primary DNS resolvers.
*   Careful configuration of upstream DNS in AdGuard Home (pointing to Pi-hole) is required post-installation.
*   Ensure the volume bind mounts are pointing to correct and persistent locations on your host.